Resol DL3 User manual

DL3 Datalogger
www.resol.com
Manual
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Thank you for buying this RESOL product.
Please read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit.
Please keep this manual carefully.
Mounting
Operation
Web interface
beginning with  rmware version 2.2.0
The Internet portal for easy and secure access
to your system data – www.vbus.net

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Safety advice
Please pay attention to the following safety advice in order to avoid danger and
damage to people and property.
Instructions
Attention must be paid to the valid local standards, regulations and directives!
Information about the product
Proper usage
The RESOL DL3 Datalogger is connected to RESOL controllers via the VBus®
interface. It enables logging of system data and parameterisation of a solar thermal
system.
• Use in dry interior rooms only.
• Avoid ambient temperatures lower than 0 °C or higher than 40 °C.
• Do not expose to strong electromagnetic elds.
Improper use excludes all liability claims.
EU Declaration of conformity
The product complies with the relevant directives and is therefore la-
belled with the CE mark. The Declaration of Conformity is available upon
request, please contact the manufacturer.
Note
Strong electromagnetic elds can impair the function of the device.
ÎMake sure the device as well as the system are not exposed to strong
electromagnetic elds.
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Target group
These instructions are exclusively addressed to authorised skilled personnel.
Only qualied electricians should carry out electrical works.
Description of symbols
WARNING! Warnings are indicated with a warning triangle!
ÎThey contain information on how to avoid the danger
described.
Signal words describe the danger that may occur, when it is not avoided.
• WARNING means that injury, possibly life-threatening injury, can occur.
• ATTENTION means that damage to the appliance can occur.
Note
Notes are indicated with an information symbol.
ÎArrows indicate instruction steps that should be carried out.
Cross reference
A book symbol indicates a cross reference to another chapter.
Disposal
• Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally sound manner.
• Dispose of old appliances in an environmentally sound manner. Upon request we
will take back your old appliances bought from us and guarantee an environmen-
tally sound disposal of the devices.
Subject to technical change. Errors excepted.

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Contents
1 Overview............................................................................................. 4
2 Included............................................................................................... 5
3 Installation .......................................................................................... 5
3.1 Wall mounting .............................................................................................................6
3.2 Electrical connection..................................................................................................6
3.3 VBus®/ Data communication....................................................................................7
3.4 Sensors..........................................................................................................................7
3.5 LAN connection..........................................................................................................7
4 Operating controls, menu and connections .................................... 7
4.1 Operating control LED .............................................................................................7
4.2 Buttons..........................................................................................................................8
4.3 Selecting options / menu points and adjusting values..........................................8
4.4 Display...........................................................................................................................8
4.5 Conguration............................................................................................................ 10
4.6 LAN connector........................................................................................................ 13
4.7 USB interface............................................................................................................ 13
4.8 SD memory card slot ............................................................................................. 14
4.9 Power supply connection....................................................................................... 14
4.10 VBus®connection.................................................................................................... 14
5 Accessing the DL3 Datalogger over the Internet with the
VBus.net visualisation portal ......................................................... 15
6 Accessing the DL3 Datalogger with the RPT Parameterisation
Tool via VBus.net .............................................................................. 15
7 Web interface................................................................................... 15
7.1 Menu........................................................................................................................... 16
7.2 Menu overview......................................................................................................... 17
7.3 Data ............................................................................................................................ 17
7.4 Erasing logged data.................................................................................................. 17
7.5 Displaying rmware versions ................................................................................ 18
7.6 Displaying the Device Date / Time........................................................................ 18
7.7 Displaying network conguration ........................................................................ 18
7.8 Displaying data communication ............................................................................ 18
7.9 Displaying the memory capacity........................................................................... 18
7.10 Displaying the remote access................................................................................ 18
8 Basicconguration .......................................................................... 18
8.1 Finding the DL3 Datalogger by means of the DeviceDiscoveryTool........... 19
8.2 Changing the web interface language.................................................................. 19
8.3 Changing the live data display language .............................................................. 19
8.4 Changing the user password................................................................................. 19
8.5 Changing the device name..................................................................................... 20
8.6 Conguring date and time information .............................................................. 20
8.7 Conguring automatic rmware update conguration................................... 20
8.8 Conguring the remote access............................................................................. 21
9 Advancedconguration .................................................................. 21
9.1 Accessing the DL3 Datalogger over the Internet without VBus.net............ 21
9.2 BACnet access.......................................................................................................... 23
9.3 Log interval conguration...................................................................................... 25
9.4 Log mode conguration......................................................................................... 25
9.5 Network conguration........................................................................................... 26
9.6 Data display conguration ..................................................................................... 26
9.7 Filter conguration.................................................................................................. 27
9.8 Public access conguration.................................................................................... 28
10 Firmware update with SD card ...................................................... 28
11 Data export ...................................................................................... 29
11.1 Data export over SD card..................................................................................... 29
11.2 Data export over web interface .......................................................................... 29
12 FTPaccessconguration ................................................................ 29
13 SSHconguration............................................................................ 30
14 Eliminating errors ............................................................................ 30
15 Ordering software............................................................................ 32
16 Appendix........................................................................................... 32
16.1 Possible export le formats .................................................................................. 32
16.2 Unit conversion table.............................................................................................. 33
17 Accessories ....................................................................................... 33
18 Spare parts........................................................................................ 33

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1 Overview
The DL3 Datalogger is used for logging data of up to 6 RESOL controllers and
permits the visualisation via www.VBus.net and the parameterisation via RPT. Get
a comprehensive overview of all controllers connected with the large full graphic
display, all important settings are directly adjustable on the DL3. The integrated
sensor and impulse inputs can measure and log temperatures – even without a
controller. The DL3 is furthermore equipped with a BACnet functionality for BAC-
net conform transmission of data and can thus be used in a building management
system.
• Data logging and parameterisation of up to 6 VBus® master devices
• Measuring and logging temperature values – even without a controller
• BACnet functionality
• Integrated heat quantity measurement (only if the device is delivered with a
 rmware version beginning with 2.2.0)
• Remote access to the system via the VBus.net visualisation portal
• Comfortable system parameterisation via the RESOL RPT Parameterisation
Tool possible
• Data transfer via SD card
• Firmware updates via Internet or SD card
• Suitable for all RESOL controllers with VBus®
Technical data
Housing: plastic, PC-ABS and PMMA
Protection type: IP 20 / EN 60529
Protection class: III
Ambient temperature: 0 … 40 °C
Dimensions: 144 x 208 x 43 mm
Mounting: wall mounting, mounting into patch panels possible
Display: full graphic display for status visualisation and operating control LED
Inputs: for 3 Pt500, Pt1000, KTY or impulse sensors, 1 current loop interface
0(4)-20 mA
Operation: 3 push buttons and 1 slide switch
Interfaces: 6 x RESOL VBus® for the connection to the controller (slave), 1 x SD
card slot, 1 x LAN (10 / 100), 1 x USB master
Power supply:
input voltage of mains adapter: 100 … 240 V~ rated current: 1 A
input voltage of Datalogger: 12 V⎓ (DC)
Memory: 160 MB internal memory, with a logging interval of 5 min. suf cient for:
• 18 months for a systems with one DeltaSol® MX, 3 EM, 3 heating circuits
and 1 HQM
• 24 months for a system with one DeltaSol® MX, 1 EM and 1 heating ciruit
• 30 months for a system with one DeltaSol®MX
12.5
180
180
100 144
208
16.75
43.3
12.5
180
180
100 144
208
16.75
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Upper fastening
Lower fastening

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2 Included









If one of the items mentioned below is missing or defective, please contact your
distributor:
DL3 Datalogger
Mains adapter
Interchangeable mains adapter plugs (EURO, UK, USA, AUS)
VBus®cable
Network cable (CAT5e, RJ45), 1 m
Wall plugs and screws
Terminal block for extending the VBus®cable
USB adapter cable
Service CD (manual included)
Manual (picture similar to original product)
SD card
3 Installation
ATTENTION!
ESD damage!
Electrostatic discharge can lead to damage to electronic com-
ponents!
ÎTake care to discharge properly before touching the
inside of the device.To do so, touch a grounded sur-
face such as a radiator or tap!
ATTENTION!
Short circuit!
A short circuit can lead to damage to electronic components!
ÎClose the housing before establishing the mains con-
nection!
Do not use the device if it is visibly damaged!
Initial installation must be effected by the system installer or quali ed personnel
named by the system installer.

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3.1 Wall mounting
The unit must only be located in dry interior rooms. It is not suitable for installa-
tion in hazardous locations and should be protected against electromagnetic elds.
Please pay attention to separate routing of sensor cables and mains cables.
ÎChoose a mounting location.
ÎUnscrew the crosshead screw from the cover and remove the cover.
ÎMark the upper fastening point on the wall. Drill and fasten the enclosed wall
plug and screw leaving the head protruding.
ÎHang the housing from the upper fastening point and mark the lower fastening
points (centres 180 mm)
ÎDrill 2 holes (Ø 6 mm) and insert the wall plugs.
ÎFasten the housing to the wall with the lower fastening screw and tighten.
ÎCarry out the electrical connection according to the terminal allocation.
ÎReattach the cover and fasten it using the crosshead screws included.
Crosshead
screw
Cable conduits with
strain relief
In order to run cables through the cable
glands, break off the corresponding aps!
3.2 Electrical connection
Note
Connecting the device to the power supply must always be the last
step of the installation!
Carry out the connection of the Datalogger (pos. 1) to other modules in
the order described below:
ÎConnect the data cable (RESOL VBus®, ) to the controller and the DL3
. If necessary, extend the cable using the terminal block included and a
common two-wire cable.
ÎConnect the mains adapter / to the DL3 and to a mains socket.
ÎFor a direct connection to a router or a PC, connect the Datalogger to a
router or a PC using the network cable (included with the DL3,).
Power supply is carried out via an external mains adapter. The supply voltage of the
mains adapter must be 100 … 240 V~ (50 … 60 Hz).
The mains adapter and a VBus®cable are included with the DL3.
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3.3 VBus®/ Data communication
The DL3 Datalogger is connected to one or several controllers via VBus®cables.
The corresponding terminal allocation is described in the controller manual.
The VBus®cable can be extended using the terminal block included and a common
two-wire cable.
VBus®connection at the terminals:
1 / 2 = VBus® connection 1 (slave)
3 / 4 = VBus® connection 2 (slave)
5 / 6 = VBus® connection 3 (slave)
7 / 8 = VBus® connection 4 (slave)
9 / 10 = VBus® connection 5 (slave)
11 / 12 = VBus® connection 6 (slave)
To the VBus® connections 1 … 6, master devices (controllers) can be connected.
3.4 Sensors
Connect the sensors to the following terminals with either polarity:
•
⊥
/S1 …S3 = Temperature sensors 1 to 3 / impulse sensors 1 to 3
Note
Please pay attention to chap. 4.5.5 Sensors on page 11
Connect the sensor using a 0(4)-20 mA signal as specied by the manufacturer to
the following terminals:
•
⊥
/ CL = Current loop interface 0(4)-20 mA
3.5 LAN connection
The DL3 Datalogger can be connected to a computer or a router by using a net-
work cable (CAT5e, RJ45).
ÎConnect the network cable included to the network adapter of the computer
or the router.
For the next step of commissioning, see chap. 8 Basicconguration on
page 18.
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VBus 1
3456 910
DL3
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VBus 2 VBus 3 VBus 4
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VBus 5
11 12
Master/Slave
VBus 6
Made in Germany
12V
1A max.
LAN USB S1 S2 S3
0(4)-20 mA current loop
4 Operating controls, menu and connections
The following elements are featured on / in the housing of the DL3 Datalogger:
push buttons
SD memory card slot
LAN socket
power supply socket
sensor inputs (Pt1000, Pt500, KTY or impulse)
current loop interface 0 (4) - 20 mA
VBus®connections
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VBus 1
3456 910
VBus2VBus 3VBus4
78
VBus 5
11 12
Master/Slave
VBus 6 12V
1A max.
LANUSB S1 S2 S3
0(4) -20 mA current loop






Positions of the operating controls and connections
4.1 Operating control LED
The operating control LED indicates the operating status of the DL3 Datalogger
by issuing ashing signals.
Colour Permanent Flashing
Green The device is ready for operati-
on / SD card can be removed
Do not remove the SD card! Data
are being copied onto the SD card
Red An error has occurred.The error
will be indicated on the display
Red/green The device is booting
OFF No power supply

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4.2 Buttons



The device is operated via the three push buttons
next to the display. The push buttons have the fol-
lowing functions:
• Button : Scrolling upwards
• Button : Conrming
• Button : Scrolling downwards
4.3 Selecting options/ menu points and adjusting values
Values and adjustments can be changed in different ways:
An option can be selected by pressing buttons and  and then conrming by
pressing button . Now the option can be activated: By pressing buttons and ,
Ye s can be selected to activate, No to deactivate the option. The selection can be
conrmed by pressing button .
Numeric values can be adjusted by means of a slide bar. The minimum value is
indicated to the left, the maximum value to the right. The number above the slide
bar indicates the current adjustment. By pressing buttons and , the upper slide
bar can be moved to the left or to the right.
Only after the adjustment has been conrmed by pressing button will the num-
ber on the right-hand side above the slide bar indicate the new value. The new
value will be saved if it is conrmed by pressing button again.
If only one item of several can be selected, they will be indicated with "radio but-
tons". When one item has been selected, the radio button in front of it is lled.
If more than one item of several can be selected, they will be indicated with check-
boxes. When an item has been selected, an xappears inside the checkbox.
4.4 Display
During normal operation, the DL3 Datalogger indicates the status display (see g.
page 8). buttons and can be used to switch between the displays.
If no button has been pressed within a couple of minutes, the display illumination
is switched off.
ÎPress any key to reactivate the display illumination.
4.4.1 Status display
During normal operation, the DL3 Datalogger indicates the status display with the
following information:
• Data memory progress bar (ll level)
• Remaining logging time in days
• VBus® devices connected
• Sensors connected
The data memory progress bar is divided into 10 segments. Each segment repre-
sents 10 % of the memory capacity.
Data memory progress bar
• Segment lled: The memory capacity of this segment is fully occupied.
• Segment ashing: The memory capacity of this segment is partly occupied.
The arrow above the data memory progress bar indicates the remaining logging
time in days.
In the bottom left-hand area of the status display, each VBus® device connected with
a functioning VBus® communication is indicated by a corresponding lled checkbox.
In the bottom right-hand area of the status display, each sensor connected is indi-
cated by a corresponding lled checkbox.

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4.4.2 Network display
In the network display, information about the network connection is displayed.
In the centre, the IP address of the DL3 is displayed. When the DL3 is connected
to the Local Area Network (LAN), a house is indicated on the left-hand side of
the display.
When the DL3 is also connected to the Internet, a globe is indicated on the right-
hand side of the display (the house is not indicated any more in that case).
If the DL3 has not been assigned with an IP address, none of the symbols are indi-
cated, the line remains empty.
Note
If a static IP address has been assigned to the DL3, the IP address and
the house/globe symbol appear as soon as the network cable has been
connected.
4.4.3 VBus®display
In the VBus® display, VBus® information about the VBus® devices connected is in-
dicated.
In the left-hand area of the display, the number of bytes received (Rx) is indicated. In
the right-hand area of the display, the number of bytes transmitted (Tx) is indicated.
A VBus® device connected with a functioning VBus®communication is indicated by
a corresponding lled checkbox in the bottom area of the display.
Each VBus® device has its own display. The connections VBus® 1 to VBus®6 are
displayed each in their own display.
ÎIn order to leave the status level and access the VBus® displays, press button .
ÎThe display indicates information about the VBus® device.
ÎIn order to access information about further VBus® devices, scroll down by
pressing button .
4.4.4 Sensor display
In the sensor display, information about the sensors connected is indicated.
In the left-hand area of the display, the resistance value of the corresponding sen-
sor is indicated. In the right-hand area of the display, the temperature value of the
corresponding sensor is indicated in °C.
A sensor connected is indicated by a corresponding lled checkbox in the bottom
area of the display.
Each sensor has its own display. The data of the inputs CL and S1 to S3 are displayed
each in their own display.
ÎIn order to leave the status level and access the sensor displays, press button .
ÎPress button  to scroll down through the VBus®displays until the sensor
displays appear.
ÎIn order to access information about further sensors, scroll down by pressing
button .
4.4.5 Heat quantity display
Display of the heat quantity produced. For this purpose, the heat quantity measure-
ment option has to be activated. The accumulated heat quantity can be set back
to zero. For information about adjusting the heat quantity measurement, see chap.
4.5.4 HQM on page 10.

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4.5 Conguration
In the Conguration menu, different adjustments can be made.
ÎIn order to access the menu, press button for approx. 3 s.
Menu structure
The menu consists of the following submenus:
• Language
• Time
• VBus
• HQM
• Sensors
• Logging
• Network
• Erase
• Version x.x
ÎIn order to access the adjustment mode of a submenu, select the desired sub-
menu by pressing buttons and , and conrm with button .
4.5.1 Language
In the Language submenu, the menu language can be selected.
ÎSelect the desired language by pressing buttons and .
ÎBriey press button  to conrm the selection.
ÎIn order to get back to the Conguration menu, select Back and conrm
by pressing button .
4.5.2 Date and time
In the Time submenu, the date and time can be adjusted.
ÎTo adjust the date, select the menu item Date in the Time submenu.
ÎAdjust the year by pressing buttons and , and conrm with button .
Now the month is displayed, too. As soon as it has been adjusted and conrmed,
the day appears as well.
ÎAdjust and conrm the current month and day as described above.
ÎTo adjust the time, select the menu item Time in the Time submenu.
ÎAdjust the hours by pressing buttons and , and conrm with button .
ÎAdjust the minutes by pressing buttons and , and conrm with button .
4.5.3 VBus
In the VBus submenu, the monitoring of the VBus® connections can be activated.
ÎSelect the desired VBus®connection by pressing buttons and , and conrm
with button .
ÎTo activate the monitoring of the VBus® connection, select Ye s . To deactivate
the monitoring of the VBus® connection, select No.
If an error occurs in a VBus® connection, the operating control LED ashes and the
message VBus (1 … 6) no signal appears on the display.
4.5.4 HQM
Note
If the device was delivered with a rmware version lower than 2.2.0 and
has been updated later, the heat quantity measurement option will not
be available.
In the HQM menu, heat quantity measurement can be activated. In order to do so,
proceed as follows:
ÎSelect the menu item Activated and conrm by pressing button ✓.
ÎIn order to activate the heat quantity measurement, select Ye s and conrm by
pressing button ✓. In order to deactivate it, select No.
If the heat quantity measurement has been activated, the following adjustments
can be made:
• Fluid type
• Concentration
• Reset
In order to adjust the uid type, proceed as follows:
ÎSelect the menu item Fluid type by pressing buttons and , and conrm
with button ✓.
ÎSelect the uid type by pressing buttons and , and conrm with button ✓.
If Propylene or Ethylene glycol has been selected, the antifreeze concentration has
to be adjusted:
ÎSelect the menu item Concentr. by pressing buttons and  and conrm
with button ✓.
ÎAdjust the concentration by pressing buttons and , and conrm with but-
ton ✓.

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Sensor offset
In order to adjust an offset for the sensor inputs S1 … S3, proceed as follows:
ÎSelect the desired sensor by pressing buttons and , and conrm with but-
ton .
ÎSelect the menu item Offset and conrm by pressing button .
ÎAdjust the desired value by pressing buttons and , and conrm with but-
ton .
If the current loop interface is used, the type can be adjusted. The following types
are available:
• None
• 0 - 20 mA
• 4 - 20 mA
• Si-420TC
In order to adjust the type, proceed as follows:
ÎSelect the menu item Current loop by pressing buttons and , and conrm
with button .
ÎSelect the Type submenu.
ÎSelect the right type and conrm by pressing button .
If an error occurs in a sensor connection, the operating control LED ashes and
the message Input (1 ... 4) no signal appears on the display.
4.5.6 Logging
In the Logging submenu, the following adjustments can be made:
• Interval
• Logging type
• SD card (only if an SD card has been inserted into the SD card slot)
When Interval has been selected, the logging interval can be adjusted. In order to
adjust the interval, proceed as follows:
ÎSelect the number of minutes by pressing buttons and , and conrm with
button .
ÎSelect the number of seconds by pressing buttons and , and conrm with
button .
In the menu item Log. type, one of the following logging types can be selected:
• linear
• cyclic
In order to set back the heat quantity to zero, a reset can be run:
ÎSelect the menu item Reset by pressing buttons and , and conrm with
button ✓.
ÎIn order to set back the heat quantity, select Ye s and conrm by pressing
button ✓.
Note
If the heat quantity measurement has been activated, the corresponding
sensors will be automatically allocated in the Sensor menu:
S1 = Pt1000, ow sensor
S2 = Pt1000, return sensor
S3 = impulse input 1l/Imp
4.5.5 Sensors
In the Sensors submenu, the sensor type and an offset can be adjusted for each
sensor input.
Sensor type
For the sensor inputs S1 … S3, the following sensor types are available:
• None
• Pt1000
• Pt500
• Impulse
• KTY
Note
The selection Offset is not available when the sensor type Impulse has
been selected.
In order to adjust the sensor type, proceed as follows:
ÎSelect the desired sensor by pressing buttons and , and conrm with but-
ton .
ÎSelect the menu item Type and conrm by pressing button .
ÎSelect the right sensor type and conrm by pressing button .
If the sensor type Impulse has been selected, the impulse rate can be adjusted. In
order to adjust the impulse rate, proceed as follows:
ÎSelect the desired sensor by pressing buttons and , and conrm with but-
ton .
ÎIn the corresponding sensor menu, select the menu item Vol./Imp.
ÎAdjust the desired value by pressing buttons and , and conrm with but-
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When linear is adjusted in the Logging type adjustment channel, data logging will
stop if the capacity limit is reached. If cyclic is adjusted, the oldest data logged into
the internal memory will be overwritten as soon as the capacity limit is reached.
When Log. type has been selected, the logging type can be adjusted. In order to
adjust the logging type, proceed as follows:
ÎSelect the desired logging type by pressing buttons and , and conrm with
button .
In the menu item SD card, the following adjustments can be made:
• Backup
• Format card
• Update
When Backup has been activated, the data logged over the previous day will be
copied onto the SD card at midnight (00:00), using the VBus®data format.The data
remain in the internal memory as well.
When Format card has been selected, the SD card will be formatted. In order to
format the SD card, proceed as follows:
ÎSelect the menu item Format card by pressing buttons and , and conrm
with button .
ÎTo format the card, select Ye s and conrm by pressing button .
During the formatting process, the message Please wait... is indicated.When for-
matting has been completed, the message Successful! appears. Press any key to
leave the menu item.
When an SD card with a rmware update is inserted, the enquiry Update? is
indicated on the display.
ÎTo run the update, select Ye s and conrm by pressing button (see chap. 10
Firmware update with SD card on page 28).
If no rmware update is found on the memory card, the query Copy data? ap-
pears.
ÎTo copy the data logged in the internal memory, select Ye s and conrm by
pressing button ; to cancel the function, select No and conrm by pressing
button .
4.5.7 Network
In the Network submenu, the following adjustments can be made:
• VBus.net
• LAN
VBus.net can be used to access the DL3 Datalogger over the Internet without
adjusting the router (see chap. 5 Accessing the DL3 Datalogger over the
Internet with the VBus.net visualisation portal on page 15). In order to
activate VBus.net, proceed as follows:
ÎSelect VBus.net by pressing buttons and , and conrm with button .
ÎSelect the menu item Log in and conrm by pressing button .
ÎTo register the DL3 Datalogger for VBus.net, select Ye s and conrm by
pressing button .
ÎSelect the menu item Log-in code by pressing buttons and , and conrm
with button .
The DL3 Datalogger generates a 8 - 10 - digit code and registers its address with the
RESOL server. To access the data, a user account at VBus.net is required. In order
to register with the server, proceed as follows:
ÎOpen a user account at www.vbus.net.
ÎChoose a user name and password.
ÎEnter the code generated by the DL3 in the user account.
In the LAN submenu, the following adjustments can be made for accessing the
Datalogger over LAN:
• Auto conguration
• Address
• Mask
• Recover IP
When Autoconguration has been activated, the IP address and IP net mask
are indicated, but cannot be adjusted. If Autoconguration has been deactivated,
the IP address and IP net mask must be adjusted. In order to make adjustments,
proceed as follows:
ÎSelect Autoconguration by pressing buttons and , and conrm with
button .
ÎTo deactivate Auto conguration, select No and conrm by pressing button .
ÎAdjust the IP address by pressing buttons and , and conrm with button .
ÎAdjust the IP net mask by pressing buttons and , and conrm with button .
The menu item Recover IP can be used to automatically retrieve a new IP ad-
dress for the DL3 in the case that the previous one is lost. In order to adjust the
automatic IP address conguration, proceed as follows:
ÎSelect the menu item Recover IP by pressing buttons and , and conrm
with button .
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Now the interval for the automatic IP address conguration can be adjusted. In
order to do so, proceed as follows:
ÎSelect the menu item Interval by pressing buttons and , and conrm with
button .
ÎAdjust the interval by pressing buttons and , and conrm with button .
If Recover IP has been activated, the IP address conguration can be carried out
immediately. In order to do so, proceed as follows:
ÎSelect the menu item Recover now by pressing buttons and , and conrm
with button .
Note
If Recover IP is activated and no access to the Internet portal is possible,
the datalogger will restart every 60 minutes.
4.5.8 Erase
In the Erase submenu, the following adjustments can be made:
• Erase data
• Reset
The menu item Erase can be used to erase all logged data from the internal
memory of the DL3 Datalogger. In order to erase the data, proceed as follows:
ÎSelect the menu item Erase data by pressing buttons and , and conrm
with button .
ÎTo erase all data, conrm the security enquiry Erase? by selecting Ye s and
conrming by pressing button .
The menu item Reset can be used to erase all logged data from the internal
memory of the DL3 Datalogger and to reset all adjustments made in the DL3 back
to their factory settings.
To erase all data and reset all adjustments to their factory settings, proceed as
follows:
ÎSelect the menu item Reset by pressing buttons and , and conrm with
button .
ÎTo erase all data and reset all adjustments, conrm the security enquiry Erase?
by selecting Ye s and conrming by pressing button .
4.5.9 Version
In order to display the software version, proceed as follows:
ÎSelect the menu item Version by pressing buttons and , and conrm with
button .
The current software version is displayed.
4.6 LAN connector

Seriennummer
12
VBus 1
3456 910
DL3
DE-45527 Hattinge n
VBus2VBus3VBus 4
78
VBus 5
11 12
Master /Slave
VBus 6
Made in Germany
12V
1A
max.
LA
NUSB S1 S2 S3
0(4)-20 mA current loop
Datalogger DL3
The integrated LAN connector is located on the terminal strip of the device.
The LAN connector supports transfer rates of up to 100 MBit per second.
4.7 USB interface
Seriennummer
12
VBus 1
3456 910
DL3
DE-45527 Hattinge n
VBus2VBus3VBus 4
78
VBus 5
11 12
Master /Slave
VBus 6
Made in Germany
12V
1A max.
LANUSB
S1 S2 S3
0(4)-20 mA current loop
Datalogger DL3
The DL3 is equipped with a USB interface to which the USB adapter cable can be
connected.
In order to connect the USB adapter cable to the DL3, proceed as follows:
ÎConnect the USB adapter cable to the interface marked USB.
Note
Presently, the rmware of the device does not support external USB de-
vices. As soon as USB support becomes possible, it will be made available
via an automatic DL3 Datalogger rmware update.

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Menu structure
Adjustment channel Adjustment range / selection Factory setting
Language English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano
Date and time
Time
-Date 01.01.2001 … 31.01.2050
-Time 00:00 … 23:59
VBus
-VBus 1 … VBus 6 Yes, No No
HQM
-Activated Yes, No Ye s
-Fluid type Water, Propyl., Ethyl., Tyfo LS Water
-Cencentr. 20 ... 70 % 37 %
-Reset Yes, No
Sensors
-S1 … S3
-Type None, Pt1000, Pt500, KTY, Impulse None
-Offset -15.0 … +15.0 K 0.0 K
-Vol./Imp. 0.1 … 100.0 l/Imp 1.0 l/Imp
-Current loop
-Type None, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, Si-420TC
Logging
-Interval 00:01 … 20:00 (mm:ss)
-Log. type linear, cyclic cyclic
Network
-VBus.net Yes, No No
-LAN
--Auto conguration Yes, No Ye s
--Add.
--Mask
--Recover IP Yes, No No
--Interval 00:10 … 24:00
--Recover Now
Adjustment channel Adjustment range / selection Factory setting
Erase
-Erase data Yes, No No
-Reset Yes, No No
Version
4.8 SD memory card slot

Datalogger DL3
SD memory card slot
The SD memory card slot  is located at the front of the device. By means of the
SD memory card slot, logged data can be transferred onto an SD card.
Note
The memory of an SD card in the slot is used for data transfer only. It will
not enlarge the memory of the DL3 Datalogger.
4.9 Power supply connection
Power supply is carried out via an external mains adapter. The connection terminals
are located inside the housing of the DL3 Datalogger.
4.10 VBus®connection
The DL3 Datalogger is connected to one or several RESOL controllers via VBus®
cables.The connection terminals are located inside the housing of the DL3 Data-
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6 Accessing the DL3 Datalogger with the RPT
Parameterisation Tool via VBus.net
To use RPT, the VBus access over local network has to be enabled.
In order to activate the VBus access, proceed as follows:
ÎIn the main menu DeviceCong, select the submenu Remote Access.
ÎOn the VBus access over local network tab, in the dropdown menu Local
network access enabled? select Ye s .
ÎOn the Remote access over Internet tab, in the dropdown menu Use
VBus.net for remote access? select Ye s .
With a VBus.net account you can easily use RPT in order to parameterise the
controller:
ÎIn the VBus.net menu My Devices, click on Edit.
ÎOn the General settings page, tick the option Allow parameterization
using the via address and the RESOL Parameterization Tool (RPT).
ÎEnter the Via tag from the VBus.net menu item General settings into the
RPT eld URL/IP.
ÎEnter the password into the Password eld.
ÎClick on Connect.
7 Web interface
The web interface is integrated in the DL3 Datalogger and can be run on an In-
ternet browser.
The web interface has the following functions:
ÎDisplay the status of the DL3 Datalogger.
ÎCongure the Datalogger DL3.
ÎDisplay real-time data in a table.
ÎExport, customise and erase data.
5 Accessing the DL3 Datalogger over the Internet
with the VBus.net visualisation portal
The DL3 Datalogger can be easily connected to VBus.net.
www
Note
In order to use VBus.net for accessing the DL3 Datalogger, Internet ac-
cess has to be enabled.
Note
In order to enable VBus.net access, the Datalogger must have uncondi-
tional access to the ports 80 and 1194 / 1195.
In order to access a DL3 Datalogger via VBus.net, proceed as follows:
ÎActivate VBus.net in the DL3.
ÎNote down the alphanumeric 8-10-digit code (Access Token) indicated on the
display of the DL3.
ÎEnter VBus.net into the address bar of the browser and click Sign up.
ÎWait for the conrmation e-mail to arrive.
ÎClick Add new device.
ÎEnter the alphanumeric 8-10-digit code (Access Token).
In order to access the DL3 Datalogger over the Internet without VBus.net,
see chap. 9.1 Accessing the DL3 Datalogger over the Internet without
VBus.net on page 21.

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7.1 Menu
The menu column with all main menus and their corresponding submenus are
indicated on the left-hand side of the web interface.
Note
The menu structure may change in later rmware versions.
The menu bar at the top of the web interface contains the menu items Home,
Live (see below) and Login.
In order to use the web interface to its full extent, login is required. In order to log
in, proceed as follows:
ÎClick Login on the menu bar.
The login frame appears.The factory setting for both user name and password is
admin.
ÎEnter the user name in the User name input eld.
ÎEnter the password in the Password input eld.
ÎClick the Login button.
The message Login successful! appears.

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7.2 Menu overview
Main menu Submenu Function
Data Data The display of data varies depending on the ad-
justments
Download Export data
Erase Erase data
Customize Conguring the live data display
Uploading a customised view of the live data
Downloading a customised view of the live data
Resetting the live data display adjustments
State General Display general device information
Network Display network conguration
Remote Access Display remote access conguration
Device Cong General Change general conguration
Change logging conguration
Change date and time conguration
Change rmware update conguration
Network Network conguration
Change FTP conguration
SSH conguration
Remote access Change the remote access password
Congure remote access over Internet
Congure BACnet access
Users Changing the user password
About General Order DL3 Datalogger open source software
Powered by Display of the open source applications and li-
braries used
History Display of rmware updates
Links Useful links
7.3 Data
In the live data display, the values of the controllers connected and of the in-
ternal DL3 sensors are displayed and refreshed automatically every 10 seconds.
The representation and the measurement units of the live data can be customised
individually.
Live data of controllers connected and internal DL3 sensors can be displayed as
follows:
• In a tabular overview
• In a schematic drawing of the solar system
Displaying data in a tabular overview
In this menu, a selection can be made whether to display all live data, internal DL3
data or data of a controller connected.
In order to display all live data in a tabular overview, proceed as follows:
ÎIn the main menu Data, submenu Data, select All live data.
In order to display the internal DL3 data in a tabular overview, proceed as follows:
ÎIn the main menu Data, submenu Data, select DL3 internal.
If one or several controllers are connected, they are indicated and can be selected.
In order to display the data of a controller connected in a tabular overview, pro-
ceed as follows:
ÎIn the main menu Data, submenu Data, select the corresponding controller.
7.4 Erasing logged data
Logged data can be erased over the web interface or over the menu. The congura-
tion is not affected.
Erase logged data over the web interface
In order to erase logged data, proceed as follows:
ÎIn the main menu Data, select the submenu Erase.
ÎClick the Erase button.
The message Data erased successfully! appears.
Erase logged data over the menu
See chap. 4.5.8 Erase on page 13.

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7.5 Displayingrmwareversions
In order to display statistics about the rmware update run, proceed as follows:
ÎIn the main menu About, select the submenu General.
The following information is displayed:
• Firmware update version
• Firmware update date
See chap. 8.7 Conguringautomaticrmwareupdatecongura-
tion on page 20.
7.6 Displaying the Device Date/Time
In order to display the device date and the device time, proceed as follows:
ÎIn the main menu Status, select the submenu General.
The following information is displayed:
• Current date and time settings of the DL3
• Device uptime since the last reset
See chap. 8.6 Conguringdateandtimeinformation on page 20.
7.7 Displayingnetworkconguration
In order to display the network conguration, proceed as follows:
ÎIn the main menu Status, select the submenu Network.
The following information is displayed:
• LAN IP address
• LAN network / netmask
• Gateway
• Nameserver 1
• Nameserver 2
See chap. 9.5Networkconguration on page 26.
7.8 Displaying data communication
In order to display statistics about the data exchange between the DL3 Datalogger
and the controllers connected, proceed as follows:
ÎIn the main menu Status, select the submenu General.
The following information is displayed:
• Total received bytes count since last reset
• Total received packet count since last reset
• Total unique packet count since last reset
7.9 Displaying the memory capacity
In order to display the memory capacity, proceed as follows:
ÎIn the main menu Status, select the submenu General.
The following information is displayed:
• Capacity in use
• Capacity free
• Remaining days
Note
The log interval determines the Remaining days.Depending on the
adjustment selected, the logging either stops when the capacity is fully
used or the oldest data are overwritten.
See chap. 9.3Logintervalconguration on page 25.
7.10 Displaying the remote access
In order to display the status of the remote access, proceed as follows:
ÎIn the main menu Status, select the submenu Remote access.
On the Remote access tab, the status of Local network access enabled? is
displayed.
On the Remote access over Internet tab, the status of Use VBus.net for
remote access? is displayed.
8 Basicconguration
In order to carry out the basic conguration, proceed as follows:
ÎFind the DL3 Datalogger by means of the DeviceDiscoveryTool
ÎChange the web interface language
ÎChange the live data display language
ÎChange the user password
ÎChange the device name
ÎChange the time conguration
ÎCongure the automatic rmware update conguration
ÎChange the remote access password

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8.1 Finding the DL3 Datalogger by means of the DeviceDiscovery-
Tool
The DeviceDiscoveryTool is a software that displays Dataloggers that are con-
nected directly or via the local network.
Note
The factory setting for both user name and password is admin.
Note
Starting the DeviceDiscoveryTool from the CD is possible under a Win-
dows operating system only.
To start the DeviceDiscoveryTool, Java (version 6 or higher) must be
installed on the computer.
Starting the DeviceDiscoveryTool from the included CD
In order to start the DeviceDiscoveryTool from the included CD, proceed as fol-
lows:
ÎOpen the DL DiscoverTool folder.
ÎStart DLDiscoverToolSetup.exe.
ÎConrm all following dialogues with OK.
ÎClick Start / Programs / RESOL / DeviceDiscoveryTool /
DeviceDiscoveryTool.
All DL3 Dataloggers found are displayed.
ÎClick the DL3 Datalogger to mark it.
ÎClick Open.
A new window opens.
ÎEnter user name and password.
The Home screen of the DL3 web interface opens.
8.2 Changing the web interface language
The web interface can be run in different languages.
ÎClick one of the small ags on the right-hand side of the Home screen, accord-
ing to the desired language:
• German
• English
• French
• Spanish
• Italian
The message Language selection successful! appears.
8.3 Changing the live data display language
In order to select the language of the live data display, proceed as follows:
ÎIn the main menu DeviceCong, select the submenu General.
ÎOn the GeneralConguration tab, in the dropdown menu Default Lan-
guage, select one of the following languages:
• German (de)
• English (en)
• French (fr)
• Spanish (es)
• Italian (it)
ÎClick Saveconguration.
The message Congurationsavedsuccessfully! appears.
8.4 Changing the user password
In order to change the user password, proceed as follows:
ÎIn the main menu DeviceCong, select the submenu Users.
ÎSelect the desired user.
The tab for the user selected opens.
ÎTick the Change password checkbox.
ÎEnter the current password into the Current password input eld.
The factory setting for the password is admin.
ÎEnter the new password into the New password input eld.
ÎEnter the new password into the Repeat new password input eld.
ÎClick Saveconguration.
The Login window opens.
ÎEnter the user name and the new password.
The message Congurationsavedsuccessfully! appears.

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8.5 Changing the device name
Note
Choose a descriptive device name to facilitate identifying the DL3 Data-
logger in the network.
In order to change the device name, proceed as follows:
ÎIn the main menu DeviceCong, select the submenu General.
ÎOn the GeneralConguration tab, enter the device name in the Device
Name input eld.
Permitted characters are: letters, numbers, underscores.
ÎIn the Default Language dropdown menu, select the desired language.
ÎClick Saveconguration.
The message Congurationsavedsuccessfully! appears.
8.6 Conguringdateandtimeinformation
The DateandTimeConguration determines where the DL3 Datalogger ob-
tains its date and time information.
The Date and Time Conguration can be set to the following adjustments:
• Automatic (recommended): Date and time information are automatically syn-
chronised between the DL3 Datalogger and the NTP server.
• Manual: The user manually assigns date and time information to the DL3 Data-
logger.
Synchronising time information automatically
In order to automatically synchronise time information, proceed as follows:
ÎIn the main menu DeviceCong, select the submenu General.
ÎOn the DateandTimeConguration tab, in the Time Zone dropdown
menu, select the desired time zone.
ÎIn the NTP synchronisation enabled? dropdown menu, select Ye s .
ÎEnter the NTP server address.
Factory setting: eu.pool.ntp.org.
ÎClick Saveconguration.
The message Congurationsavedsuccessfully! appears.
Assigning time information manually
In order to manually assign the time information, proceed as follows:
ÎIn the main menu DeviceCong, select the submenu General.
ÎOn the DateandTimeConguration tab, tick the Manually set time
to checkbox.
ÎEnter time information (day, month, year, hours, seconds).
ÎClick Saveconguration.
The message Congurationsavedsuccessfully! appears.
8.7 Conguringautomaticrmwareupdateconguration
The rmware is the internal software of the DL3 Datalogger. Through rmware
updates, the software will be improved in the following ways:
• Extended functional range
• Enhanced operation
• Customisation of the web interface desktop
When automatic rmware updates are enabled (strongly recommended), the DL3
Datalogger will search for new rmware versions in regular intervals.
Note
Previous congurations are not affected by a rmware update.
Note
When there is no Internet connection, rmware updates can only be run
with an SD card.
See chap. 10 Firmware update with SD card on page 28.
In order to congure rmware updates, proceed as follows:
ÎIn the main menu DeviceCong, select the submenu General.
ÎOn the Firmware update tab, in the Automatic update query enabled?
input eld, select Ye s .
ÎEnter the Update URL.
Factory setting: http://www.vbus.net/api/update.
ÎClick Saveconguration.
The message Congurationsavedsuccessfully! will appear.
Note
Only change the rmware update URL if required, and consult the system
administrator before doing so!
If a rmware update is available, it will be displayed after the login in the Login
successful window.
ÎClick on Click here to proceed.
ÎIn order to start the update process, click on Click here to download.